NRC (Norwegian Refugee Council) would like to invite qualified and competent applicants to apply for the following vacant post.
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1. Procurement Assistant
Location: Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: Attractive
Role and responsibilities:-
Properly implement the procurement procedures and policy of NRC, ensure procurement efficiency, provide the best possible assistance to the supply chain function.
Generic responsibilities:
- Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines;
- Prepare reports as required by management;
- Ensure proper filing of documents;
- Ensure that all procurement processes are in compliance with NRC Logistics Handbook, other NRC policies and donor requirements;
- Liaise with suppliers to ensure prompt and accurate delivery of goods, services and equipment;
- Prepare documents as required by line manager.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Carry out and assist with any procurements that need to be undertaken in Country Office and ensuring that full procedures are followed to the full;
- Prepare Programme Tracking Sheet weekly and submit to all designated focal points, including Country Office;
- Register requisitions, quotations and purchase orders and update status reports and Liaise with suppliers to ensure prompt and accurate delivery of goods, services and equipment;
- Make sure documents are copied and filled before submission for payments;
- Assist in carrying out market surveys;
- Assist in training of programme staff on procurement procedures;
- Have and update vendor list and submit on monthly basis to designated focal points;
- Communicate with all necessary NRC and external parties for the arrival of items into the warehouse;
- Full knowledge of donor compliance in relation to particular projects undertaken in the country office.
Job Requirements:
Competencies:
- Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:
Professional competencies:
The skills, knowledge and experience that are expected from the position holder are as follow:
Generic professional competencies:
- Work experience in assistant procurement roles in a humanitarian/recovery context
- Previous experience from working under pressure in emergency contexts
- Good knowledge of English
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
- Diploma in procurement/Supply Chain Management or related field of study;
- Experience from working as a procurement assistant in a humanitarian/recovery context
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Minimum of 1 years’ experience from working as procurement Assistant
- Knowledge of English
- Experience using Agresso software for procurement is advantageous
- Knowledge of procurement policies, process and procedures
- Demonstrated integrity by modelling the NRC values and ethical standards
- Ability to plan and prioritize work
Behavioral competencies:
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job:
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to relate well and maintain effective working relationship
- Context related skills, knowledge and experience (shall be adapted to the specific position):
- Knowledge of the context in Addi
Application way
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to send in their application letters including updated curriculum vitae with day-time telephone number and contact details of three work-related referees only through using this Application Link (attach photocopies of the most relevant educational certificates/testimonials). Applications should reach NRC latest by 13 August 2023 at 5:00 pm.
NB: only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and on-the-job training will be provided!”
Deadline: Aug 13, 2023
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